Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Texas
Naming Trustee on a Will
My daughter is married and preparing a Will. Should she name her husband as Trustee #1 on the will or does he automatically become trustee of their daughter's inheritance . She is naming me as 2nd Trustee also in case of his death.
Asked on 7/30/07, 12:06 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonathan Chester
The Law Office of Jonathan S. Chester, Esq., LLC
Re: Naming Trustee on a Will
Your daughter's husband (or anyone else for that matter) does not become a trustee under her will 'automatically.' To serve as the trustee, he must be named in the will, and must also qualify before the Surrogate after the Will is probated.
Answered on 7/30/07, 12:18 pm